![Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the town hall debate at Washington University on Oct. 9 in St Louis. The two will attend the annual Al Smith fundraiser in New York tonight. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the town hall debate at Washington University on Oct. 9 in St Louis. The two will attend the annual Al Smith fundraiser in New York tonight.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20200828060856_cfdd475d4829803643ce8a758f7f1cf588a39c6730754e44183de78214a7842b.jpeg)
Has the Al Smith Dinner Ceased to Be a Worthwhile Event for the Catholic Church?
COMMENTARY: After three contentious debates and in final stretch before Election Day, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will trade humorous barbs at tonight's annual fundraiser in New York.